CONCORD, NH — Two people were sent to Portsmouth Regional Hospital on Wednesday night after a crash on Interstate 95 in Greenland, according to New Hampshire State Police.
Troopers were sent to a report of a rollover crash around 6 p.m. on the southbound side of the highway. At the time of the crash, investigators believed one vehicle crossed over the median and crashed into another, traveling the opposite way on the opposite side of the highway.
Tyler Dumont, the public information officer for state police, said the southbound side of the highway was closed for about 90 minutes to clear debris and investigate the crash.
Find out what’s happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
No charges were filed against the drivers last week, although the crash remains under investigation. State police withheld the names and the make and model of the vehicles they were driving, Dumont said.
Advertisement
Greenland police, Greenland and North Hampton fire and rescue teams, and the New Hampshire Department of Transportation assisted state police at the scene.
Find out what’s happening in Concordwith free, real-time updates from Patch.
Anyone with information to assist the investigation is asked to contact Trooper Patrick Vetter at 603-271-3636.
Also Read
Vincent Mendillo. Credit: NHSP
California Man Charged With Negligent Homicide
New London Fatal Crash Update: Vincent Mendillo, 27, of Mission Viejo, California, was arrested Friday on negligent homicide, reckless conduct, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and second-degree assault charges, after troopers accused him of the drunken driving death of Salma Garcia, 26, also of Mission Viejo, CA, on Oct. 6. Mendillo was scheduled to be arraigned in Newport District Court Monday. The crash remains under investigation.
Anyone with information about the investigation was asked to contact Detective Sgt. Brian Ross at 603-223-8490 or Brian.J.Ross@dos.nh.gov.
Advertisement
Read more about this case here: New Hampshire State Police Investigate Fatal Crashes: Trooper Roundup
Tyler Hance. Credit: NHSP
Witnesses Sought In I-89 Road Rage Case
New Hampshire State Police are investigating a road rage incident reportedly involving a man from New York.
Around 6 p.m. on Oct. 21, state police began receiving reports about the driver of a black Honda sedan with a New York registration flashing a firearm at another driver on the northbound side of Interstate 89, according to Dumont. The driver, Tyler Hance, 31, of Moira, NY, was stopped in Lebanon and a preliminary investigation accused him of being involved in a road rage incident in Concord earlier.
“Hance was also reported to have been operating erratically, including driving at high speeds and passing other vehicles in the breakdown lane,” Dumont said. Hance was arrested on a felony charge of criminal threatening and was later released on personal recognizance pending an appearance scheduled in Concord District Court.”
Troopers are asking anyone with dashcam footage of the incident or any other information about the incident to contact Trooper Noah Gooch at 603-451-9312 or Noah.D.Gooch@dos.nh.gov.
Advertisement
Troop A Blotter
Marissa Lea Hickbottom, 35, of Manchester, was arrested at 9:45 a.m. on Oct. 6 on felony operating after certification as a habitual offender, driving without giving proof, motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device, breach of bail, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Hampton.
Michael M. Ambeliotis, 20, of Danvers, Massachusetts, was arrested at 2:25 p.m. on Oct. 5 on a reckless operation charge in Greenland.
Luca Bourgeois, 31, of New Durham, was arrested at 2 a.m. on Oct. 5 on felony second-degree assault-domestic violence-strangulation and domestic violence-simple assault charges in New Durham.
Shauna H. Carter, 40, of Seabrook, was arrested at 8:37 a.m. on Oct. 4 on theft by deception-$1,001 to $1,500 and credit card fraud-$1,001 to $1,500 charges in Seabrook. Also arrested were: Casey B. Carter, 41, of Seabrook, was arrested at 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 4 on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; Ralph Ford Welch, 51, of Seabrook, was arrested on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; Herbert Randall, 65, of Effingham, on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook; and Forrest E. Carter, on felony theft by deception-$1,501-plus and credit card fraud-$1,501-plus or two priors charges in Seabrook. Read more about this case here: 5 Seabrook Town Employees Arrested On Theft, Credit Card Fraud Charges
Troop B Blotter
Joseph Ryan Burke, 38, of Newington, was arrested at 6:24 a.m. on Oct. 6 on false report to law enforcement, disobeying an officer, and two driving after revocation or suspension charges in Bedford.
Advertisement
Lisa A. Fischer, 54, of Manchester, was arrested at 3:23 p.m. on Oct. 6 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge as well as driving without giving proof and suspension of vehicle registration violations in Manchester.
Romulus Lawrence Harris, 22, of Loudon, was arrested at 4:28 p.m. on Oct. 5 on felony operation after being certified as a habitual offender, disobeying an officer, false report to law enforcement, operating without a license, and three driving after revocation or suspension charges as well as driving without giving proof and misuse of plates violations in Manchester.
Scott Norman Schmid, 39, of Concord, was arrested at 2:13 a.m. on Oct. 5 on a driving after revocation or suspension and a blue lights rest’d to law enforcement violation in Manchester.
Eduardo Alves Bitencourt, 18, of Salem, was arrested at 7:59 p.m. on Oct. 4 on reckless operating and operating without a valid license charges in Manchester.
Benjamin Paul Turbide, 24, of Manchester, was arrested at 6:46 a.m. on Oct. 4 on reckless operating and speeding: 25-plus mph over 65 limit charges in Windham.
Advertisement
Troop D Blotter
Joel David Ramirez Esteban, 28, of Lynn, MA, was arrested at 8:32 a.m. on Oct. 6 on operating without a valid license and speeding: 16 to 20 mph over 65 limit in Canterbury.
Alexander Tawfik, 29, of Holbrook, MA, was arrested at 3:28 a.m. on Oct. 6 on a driving under the influence charge in Concord.
Thomas E. Daigle, 54, of Raymond, was arrested at 2:32 a.m. on Oct. 6 on DUI charge in Chichester.
Renzo Omana, 36, of Plymouth, was arrested at 12:23 a.m. on Oct. 6 on an operating without a valid license charge in Bow.
Jalen Antonio Najee Mruchinson, 28, of Manchester, was arrested at 7:05 p.m. on Oct. 5 on driving after revocation or suspension and motor vehicle not equipped with alcohol interlock device charges as well as a defective equipment violation in Hopkinton.
Advertisement
Michael J. Burney, 59, of Bedford, was arrested at 10:49 p.m. on Oct. 4 on a DUI charge in Concord.
Jacob Ryan Deveno, 48, of Franklin, was arrested at 8:03 a.m. on Oct. 4 on a warrant in Concord.
Other State Police Arrests
Sarah K. Douillette, 38, of Concord, was arrested on a warrant at 5:51 p.m. on Oct. 12 and a driving after revocation or suspension charge in Belmont.
Cory Thomas Damm, 37, of Portsmouth, was arrested at 10:43 a.m. on Oct. 12 on a driving after revocation or suspension charge in South Tamworth.
Joel Tavarez Angeles, 26, of Nashua, was arrested on a bench warrant in Holderness at 6:45 a.m. on Oct. 10.
Advertisement
Ryan M. Crete, 51, of Derry, was arrested at 2:30 p.m. on Oct. 7 on disorderly conduct and criminal threatening in Concord.
Do you have a news tip? Please email it to tony.schinella@patch.com. View videos on Tony Schinella’s YouTube.com channel or Rumble.com channel. Follow the NH politics Twitter account @NHPatchPolitics for all our campaign coverage.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.
Three people suffered injuries in a two-vehicle collision early Tuesday morning in Hooksett, New Hampshire.Courtesy of New Hampshore State
Three people suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a two-vehicle crash in Hooksett, N.H., police said.
The head-on collision happened around 5:40 a.m. on Interstate 293 northbound, State Police said.
Police said that Timothy Hubbard, 43, of Rome, Maine, was traveling south when he lost control of his car and crossed the median into oncoming traffic, police said.
Hubbard, his passenger, and the other driver were taken to hospitals to be treated for serious injuries, police said. The injures were not believed to be life-threatening.
Advertisement
Police said speed was believed to be a factor in the crash, which is under investigation.
Hannah Goeke can be reached at hannah.goeke@globe.com.
Franklin, NH – Sara Jane (Sanford) Doherty, 79, of Franklin, New Hampshire, passed away peacefully at her home on June 11, 2026. A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, Sara was born on June 5, 1947, in Hanover, New Hampshire, to Harold and Sadie (Pettengill) Sanford.
As the daughter of a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee, Sara spent her childhood moving throughout New England, living in New Hampshire, Massachusetts, and Connecticut. She graduated from high school in Hudson, Massachusetts, and later returned to New Hampshire, eventually settling in Franklin, where she made her home for more than forty years.
Sara built a successful career in the textile industry. She worked as a seamstress at Howland Originals before joining Star Specialty Knitting, where she began as a stitcher and, through hard work and determination, advanced to Plant Manager. She retired in 2003, and one of the greatest joys of her retirement was caring for several of her grandchildren, whom she adored.
Advertisement
Sara was a remarkably talented and creative artisan. She sewed clothing for her children when they were young and later created outfits for her grandchildren and their dolls. She was a gifted painter and artist whose extraordinary drawings and paintings brought joy to those around her. An accomplished seamstress, knitter, crocheter, cake decorator, and musician, Sara had an exceptional ability to create beauty in many forms. Her handmade gifts and treasured creations will be cherished by her family for generations to come.
Her talent for cake decorating blossomed into a successful side business that spanned more than thirty years. Sara created hundreds of stunning and imaginative cakes, including wedding and birthday cakes for her own children and grandchildren. Her passion for baking was so well known that for many years her license plate proudly read “CAKES+.”
Sara also had a remarkable gift for bringing people together. She hosted countless family reunions, each one more creative than the last. With elaborate themes, games, prizes, delicious food, and endless laughter, she created memories that her family will treasure forever. She was also known for her generous holiday gatherings, often welcoming more than thirty family members and friends into her home for Thanksgiving and Christmas celebrations. Summers brought cherished Fourth of July cookouts by Webster Lake, where Sara delighted in decorating the waterfront and gathering loved ones to enjoy the annual boat parade.
Sara’s love of giraffes was known by all who knew her. She spent years collecting hundreds of them, giving each a special “G” name. Before her passing, she shared one of her favorites, “Geebri,” with her granddaughter Sydni, who is expecting Sara’s first great-grandchild.
Her warmth, creativity, generosity, and love of family touched everyone who knew her. To say she will be missed is a vast understatement. She was truly the heart of her family.
Advertisement
Sara leaves behind her devoted husband of 43 years, Joel Doherty; her sons, Todd (Michelle) Chapman of Sanbornton, New Hampshire, and Paul (Cheryl) Chapman of Northfield, New Hampshire; her stepdaughters, Ali (Oliver) Frates of Amherst, New Hampshire, and Kate Hodge of Durham, New Hampshire; and her beloved grandchildren, Shelby, Sydni, Morgan, Owen, Duncan, Calum, Macy, and Elyse, and Step-grandchildren, Matthew, Jennifer, Eric, & Kevin.
Sara was predeceased by her parents.
Sara’s family would like to express their heartfelt thanks to Franklin VNA for their rapid and seamless response in setting up hospice, and to The Payson Center for their dedication and care, which gave us more precious time with her.
A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, June 30, 2026 at 11:00 AM in Franklin Cemetery, Thompson Park in Franklin.
For more information or to leave the family an online condolence, please visit www.smartmemorialhome.com.
Advertisement
Click here to sign the guest book or honor their memory with flowers, donations, or other heartfelt tributes
A staple of many New Hampshire town fairs, the pig scramble may soon look a little different.
A bill signed into law by Gov. Kelly Ayotte last week requires the commissioner of the state Department of Agriculture to create best practices for any event in which people compete to capture a pig. Those guidelines will be published before the 2027 fair season, so they won’t be in place for any fairs with pig scrambles this year, such as the upcoming Deerfield Fair in the fall.
Generally, a pig scramble involves people of the same age competing to capture pigs that have been let loose in a large pen. Contestants have to catch the pig in a drawstring bag, and the first one to do so can take the pig home.
Rep. Cathryn Harvey, a Democrat from Spofford, is the prime sponsor of the bill. She said each fair has different rules for their pig scrambles, meaning some can be more humane than others. One aspect of the events she hopes will change is the bags pigs are captured in.
Advertisement
“They’re putting an animal in a plastic bag on a hot summer day,” Harvey said. “It isn’t a great idea.”
Although some fairs already use more breathable bags out of burlap, Joan O’Brien, president of the New Hampshire Animal Rights League, said she’s also seen pigs being kept in plastic bags for long periods of time after the event. Not only would a burlap bag improve the pig’s ability to breathe in the heat, she said, but she also wants fairs to require participants to bring an animal carrier for the trip home. Her organization was ultimately in favor of the legislation.
“If you don’t have a carrier, you should not be allowed to leave your pig lying in a bag,” O’Brien said, adding that some fairs already ask contestants to bring carriers. “You should be taking them right home.”
The Deerfield Fair has implemented another rule that O’Brien and Harvey hope becomes part of statewide best practices — having parents supervise their child in the pen. O’Brien once witnessed a child hang a pig upside down by its legs and then lower it headfirst into the bag.
“In the heat of the moment, the kids get excited and they just do whatever it takes to get the pig in the bag,” O’Brien said. She said parents should work with the event referee to make sure their kid is handling the pig humanely.
Advertisement
Harvey’s bill originally called for pig scrambles to be banned around the state, but both she and O’Brien feel that universal guidelines for fairs would still make the experience better for the animals. Even seemingly small things, Harvey said, like giving the pigs water after the scramble, would be an improvement to the current situation for them.
“I think that the bill will embolden people to speak up at these events,” O’Brien said. “If they think a pig is being mistreated, they’ll be able to say to themselves, ‘I know that there’s supposed to be a rule, so I’m going to say something.’ So I think that would be a good outcome.”
.jpg?ssl=1?width=726)
